Vintage tin lithograph 1965 bmw 2000 cs sedan made by yonezawa. For help with the identification of marks on a toy refer to the trademark logo first section below. Tin toy collecting is a popular hobby for those who like to reminisce about days gone by. Especially familiar to collectors of batteryoperated tin toy robots, the firm originally operated as a subcontractor producing toys for some of the most prolific japanese toy companies such as horikawa, nomura, and yonezawa during the post world war ii heyday of tin toys.
Commercial and racing vehicles schiffer book for collectors with price guide ron smith isbn. One of the most celebrated subjects expressed in tin toys is space and space travel. Mr atomic robot is a rare robot classic, introduced in the 1962 sears wish book. With over 30 years of experience in the toy collecting field and whether online or in person we will.
Yonezawa champions racer for sale buying yonezawa tin toys. Make offer tin toys yonezawa champion racer indianapolis special vintage car. Details about tin toy museum 2 art photo book japan tomiyama masudaya yonezawa ichiko new. Most production and largescale manufacturing of tin toys took place during the mid1800s to the mid1900s. A rare racecar lithographed in creme and red with a large driver wearing goggles. Nearly all our japanese contemporaries grew up playing with simple wooden toys but nonetheless. Vintage tin fire truck yonezawa battery operated japan tin. Teddy the artist w box 1950s yonezawa 10458 toys tin. He is a small reproduction of the famous cragstan yonezawa japanese robot of the 1960s with his original color box graphics.
Vintage yonezawa japan 1957 tin toy happy chick friction. On first look it appears ok, but it has been played with. Atomic moves with mystery action while wiggling his white feet. Japanese toy catalog 79 vtg yonezawa toys simon dinosaurs robots model kits. Vintage yonezawa yone tin lithographed windup chef if you havent seen this big joe japanese toy toy is is has impressive action. Gets a scarcity rating of 8 on a 110 scale in the big book of tin toy cars. Tin toys had been made in japan before the second world war, but they. Robotapedia extra 1963 yonezawa japanese toy catalog. Jan, 2015 vintage tin fire truck yonezawa battery operated mystery action bumpn go 1960s japan tin toys.
Yonezawa japan marshal wild bill, japan tin toys 1960, tin sheriff toy, far west cow boys, vintage tin sheriff toy, wild bill battery boxed warehouse801 4. Yonezawa toys tin toys toys aero airplanes boats cars trucks robots boats nauticalia police cars made in japan yonezawa y in a lotus flower leaf. It is truly a fine example of the post war japanese tin toy collection. Exclusively yonezawa products, this is surprisingly not a wholesale but a retail catalog. Yonezawa japan 1958 chevrolet corvette coupe is in very good plus original condition. The toy is painted like a french or american chef that is running about. Tin toys photo book guide pictorial japan art masudaya yonezawa marusan 03 japanese toy. The toy is incredibly detailed and a tourdeforce of japanese postwar lithography.
Many highly imaginative toys were produced in the era of the space age 19571972, inspired by the widespread optimism of the times, and by a fresh public appetite for all things space. Identifications as yonezawa are mine and may disagree with those in the source material. Vintage early antique yonezawa japanese battery operated tin toys wanted free accurate appraisals, planes, space cars, battery operated cars, friction space cars, space rocket ship. Mr atomic robot blue cragstan mr atomic robot is a rare robot classic, introduced in the 1962 sears wish book. Yonezawa yonezawa toys made in japan trade mark y in a lotus flower leaf brand made in japan yonezawa trade mark toy co. Sega toys have created toys for childrens franchises such as oshare majo. We offer thousands of repair parts for common and rare toys and are constantly adding to our original and reproduction parts inventory.
There are a lot of racing cars illustrated in the big book of tin toy. It will probably be superimposed on a three peaked mountain symbol rounded peaks. He claimed his new name directional robot because he looked. Tin toys had been made in japan before the second world war, but they reached new heights of realism in the 1950s. Yonezawa japanese tin litho friction 1958 chevrolet corvette coupe 9. Yonezawa japan directional robot tin toy m423 the toy. Pinterest board for yonezawa pictures and links to other pages with yonezawa tin toys. The toy comes with a walkerringer and then has articulated legs and arms. Yonezawa tin toys toys cars robots made in japan yonezawa nonstop boat p 27 yonezawa battery operated automatic back and fort action propeller and autosystem original boxed and mint condition. The mechanical tin b17 south pole explorer robot is a modern era reproduction of the 1950s skiing robot scouting alien terrain. In running order, your car moves forward, then splits apart into a vshape, then comes. Toplay short for tokyo playthings and commonly known as tps toys was one of the most prolific manufacturers of mechanical tin toys from the 1950s onward. Sometimes marked sts or diapet, yonezawa made tin toys, model.
This page is for people who have interest in collecting,selling,purchasing an info about japanese tin toys, robots, slot cars anything vintage. Yonezawa was one of the most prolific japanese toy manufacturers of the postwar period. Although the box is reproduction, still great find in this condition very nice condition these early japanese made robots became so popular they where given new names. Their quality and realism made them popular for asian children and collectors alike, however, this commercial success failed to be replicated in the united states.
The postwar american occupation of japan gave japanese toymakers ready access to the lucrative american toy market, and as a result most of the tin toy cars made in this period were based on american vehicles like cadillacs, chevrolets, buicks, oldsmobiles and packards. If you need help identifying your vintage toy or selling your collection contact us today always buying rare toys antique toys price guide free toy appraisals. This book pictures and identifies trucks of all types, taxies, police cars, ambulances. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back.
There is 1 small paint touchup on the left side of the hood. Wind the toy up and then the bell constantly rings and arms swing if there is a bump. Yonezawa sts was founded in the 1950s and was one of the largest and most creative of all postwar japanese tin toy producers. Classic tin toy company specializes in vintage toy parts and antique toy repair and restoration services. Smith house toy and auction company category matches. Tires are rubber and the drivetrain has steel and chrome plating mixed throughout. Vintage tin fire truck yonezawa battery operated mystery action bumpn go 1960s japan tin toys. Tin toy museum 2 art photo book japan tomiyama masudaya yonezawa ichiko new ebay skip to main content. Haileys magical playhouse for kids recommended for you.
Yonezawa was a very successful japanese toy robot manufacturer of the late 1950s to 1970s and one of my favorite all time toy companies in terms of originality and innovation. Box has a small tear on the inside small flap and some tape residue on the front panel. Biggest surprise egg ever w frozen, power wheels and my little pony toys inside. While yonezawa is best known for producing tinplate toys of particular accuracy and in the scale of 1. Veja mais ideias sobre brinquedos antigos, brinquedos e brinquedos retros. The origin of this sts label remains unclear, but it could be a toy importer. Rare antique childs electric cook stove free shipping. Oct 18, 2014 biggest surprise egg ever w frozen, power wheels and my little pony toys inside. Champions racer tin car by yonezawa sold antique toys. Gangu tokyo japan yonezawa japan nonstop boat p 27. Vintage tin fire truck yonezawa battery operated japan tin toys. The big players were in germany, great britain, france and america. Free antique toys price guide color photos information. Vintage yonezawayone tin lithographed windup chef if you havent seen this big joe japanese toy toy is is has impressive action.
The tin bumpers, grill, trim and wheels are slightly age tarnished. Yonezawa original battery operated tin toy 1950s etsy. Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest. Tin toy museum 2 art photo book japan tomiyama masudaya. Oct 17, 2017 tin toys had been made in japan before the second world war, but they reached new heights of realism in the 1950s. This vintage yonezawa happy chick toy car is in vintage condition for its age 1945, with all original parts and some rusts. Illustrated with over 250 color photographs, this early outofprint book is a pictorial guide to antique and vintage tin toys. Our yonezawa racer is about 18 in length which is an absolute giant. New listing tin toy yonezawa 1950s f9f cougar jet navy vintage made in japan gimmick. Yonezawa, agajanian racer, no 98, tin lithograph, friction, box, 19 inch. King of the beetles, lilpri, bakugan, jewelpet, rilu rilu fairilu, dinosaur king and hero bank. Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest online selection at.
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